Old apothecary bottle in amber glass with enameled inscription "Secal. Corn. Extr. Fl." (fluid extract of ergot of rye) and a "Poison" label. Beautiful antique pharmacy bottle with glass stopper, a testament to the old officinal preparations used in medicine.
✦ Origin: France ✦ Estimated Period: Early 20th century ✦ Dimensions: approx. 14.5 × 6.5 cm ✦ Material: Amber glass, enameled inscription, paper "Poison" label, glass stopper ✦ Condition: Good overall condition, beautiful glass shine. Enameled inscription very well preserved with slight traces of age. Small "Poison" label with skull present. Glass stopper present with normal signs of use and some internal deposits.
Old pharmacy bottle "Secal. Corn. Extr. Fl.", corresponding to a fluid extract of Secale Cornutum (ergot of rye), a historical preparation derived from a parasitic fungus of rye used in ancient pharmacy. A beautiful piece for an apothecary collection, toxicology, and cabinet of curiosities.
